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Session I ONLY
If Only They Came With a Manual ...
The book, Parenting with Love & Logic, may be the closest thing you may ever find! Love & Logic is a way of working with children that puts parents and teachers back in control. It teaches children to be responsible and prepares young people to live in the real world with its many choices and consequences. Lynne Frederickson, Love and Logic Facilitator
Ready, Set . . . KINDERGARTEN!!
What does my child need to know before kindergarten? When should I start “working” on getting my child prepared? What about summer birthdays? Is preschool necessary? Reneé has worked with Wayzata School District kindergarten teachers and knows what children need to be ready for kindergarten. Learn what you can do to insure that your child is ready! Recommended for parents, teachers and caregivers of 3-5 year olds. Reneé Lach, School Readiness Manager, Wayzata Family Learning Center
Interrupting the Anxiety Loop: Parenting Interventions that Support Calming and Competence
Normal developmental experiences of adolescence challenge middle and high school aged kids by demanding increasingly more sophisticated coping methods for managing stress and anxiety. Successful management of stress builds self-confidence whereas stress that overwhelms a teen’s capacity to cope can lower self-esteem and increase anxiety. This workshop will provide specific tools that teach parents how to help teens identify and “rally” the strengths and resources they need for healthy stress management. Session I for parents of middle & high school children. Judy Hoy, LICSW
HOW DO I TALK ABOUT THAT!? Tips on Talking to your Child about Sexuality
Research shows that parents are their child’s primary sexuality educators. Whether our messages are verbal, or not, our kids pick up on our family values, expectations and attitudes about sexuality. As parents we must learn to take advantage of the teachable moments that happen every day instead of attempting the “big talk”. Communication tips, resources and developmental information that are appropriate for different ages will be discussed. Session I for parents of pre-school children through 9 years of age Jennifer Marshall, West Suburban Teen Clinic
Overcoming Challenges: Issues Faced by Teens and the Resources Available to Help
“Overcoming Challenges”, a video produced by the WHS Social Work Department, is viewed each year by all high school students. In this powerful video, students and staff share personal stories of challenges they have faced, what was helpful, and their advice for others. School resources are also identified. Topics addressed in the video are depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol and drug addition, grief and loss, and medical challenges. During this session, we will watch the video and discuss the issues facing Wayzata High School teens today. A “don’t miss” session for high school parents! Becky Halvorson, Social Worker, WHS
Making the Transition – Middle School to High School
Transition is one way to define the middle school years. In this session we will discuss the different types of transitions that young adolescents experience while they are in this unique stage of development and encounter a number of physical, social and emotional change. Emphasis will be placed on how a middle school is structured to address the specific needs of young adolescents and how parents can engage in the process of transition from middle school to high school. Paul Paetzel, Principal, Wayzata East Middle School
The College Search & Application Process - Advice for Parents
Are you wondering how you can help your student in the college search process? Attend this session and learn the basics of conducting a good college search and, ultimately, making a wise college choice. Learn about the admission process, how admission decisions are made, and hear an overview about financial aid and scholarships. Brian Peterson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Hamline University
Session II ONLY
Giving Your Kids the Gift of Adulthood
These days, many people are not reaching “adulthood” until their late 20’s. What has led to this? What are colleges and corporations saying about it? How can you use the Love & Logic philosophy to turn the tide? Judy Anderson, MA & Lynne Frederickson, Love & Logic Facilitator
Interrupting the Anxiety Loop: Parenting Interventions that Support Calming and Competence
Stress and anxiety are unavoidable experiences that all children must learn to tolerate and effectively manage at each stage of their development. Sometimes it is difficult for parents to discern when stress is “normal” and when it may be overwhelming a child’s capacity to cope. This workshop will provide specific tools that support a child’s acquisition of healthy coping skills, while offering assistance in determining when to seek professional help. Session II for parents of early childhood - elementary school children Judy Hoy, LICSW
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THOSE WONDERFUL KIDS XVI
A Free Community Forum
Saturday, February 4, 2012 Wayzata Central Middle School 305 Vicksburg Lane • • • • • • • • • • • Childcare available for children ages 2 to 12 (registration and fee required for childcare) • • • • • • • • • • • This event is sponsored by Wayzata Schools’ PTAs and PTSO, Wayzata Liaison Committee, Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council and Wayzata Public Schools.
8:15–8:30 a.m. Check-in and coffee 8:30–9:30 a.m. Welcoming remarks – WPS Superintendent Chace Anderson “Parenting in the 21st Century” Keynote speaker – Molly Snuggerud RN, PHN, Family Health Manager, Bloomington Public Health 9:30–10 a.m. Marketplace 10–11 a.m. Session I 11–11:30 a.m. Marketplace/Break/Refreshments 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Session II This is the 16th annual Parenting Forum, “Parenting Those Wonderful Kids,” planned and implemented by parent volunteers from the Wayzata Public Schools. We would like to thank everyone involved in this event and hope you enjoy it. Information on Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available in the Marketplace on the day of the event.
Childcare Childcare is provided by the Family LEarning Center and is available for children ages 2 through 12 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wayzata Central Middle School for a nominal fee of $3 per child or $6 maximum per family. Childcare reservations are required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 763-745-5271 no later than January 26 to make your reservation. On the day of the forum, please allow 10 minutes to register your child. Please notify us of cancellations so room can be made for others.
General questions
Call Susan Cammack at 763-475-3830 for more information.
About our keynote address
Parenting in the 21st century is very different from a generation ago. How does this affect your parenting in today’s world? Topics such as behavior trends, technology, family make-up, the economy, school and extracurricular choices will be addressed. Let’s take a look at the new reality and the most effective ways for parents to raise confident kids who will thrive in this global environment.
Wayzata Central Middle School is handicap accessible
Too Fast, Too Soon
Session II ONLY CONTINUED
Does it seem like kids are growing up too fast in our turbo-charged society? Are you challenged as a parent about what to do with setting rules regarding behaviors including cell phone use, dating, chemical use, curfews, parties, etc? Parenting teens vs. elementary students is a whole new ballgame. Let’s take a look at what they’re facing in their young culture. Learn how to be a more confident parent who supports and guides young people as they mature into healthy adults. Session II for parents of older students Jennifer Marshall, West Suburban Teen Clinic
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Making the Transition – Elementary School to Middle School
Transition is one way to define the middle school years. In this session we will discuss the different types of transitions that young adolescents experience while they are in this unique stage of development and encounter a number of physical, social and emotional change. Emphasis will be placed on how a middle school is structured to address the specific needs of young adolescents and how parents can engage in the process of transition from elementary to middle school. Paul Paetzel, Principal, Wayzata East Middle School
African-American Student Achievement: Pathways to Success
Grandparenting in the 21st Century
What is wonderful about being a grandparent today? What is challenging about being a grandparent today? Come to join in the discussion. Discover helpful tools and strategies. If you are a grandparent, come to educate yourself and others. If you are a parent, come to enlighten the grandparents in your child’s life. Jo Schubert, Parent Educator, Certified Infant Massage Instructor
It is no secret. There is considerable research that confirms that dramatic increases in African-American student achievement can come from dramatic changes in student-teacher interactions, what parents can do at home with children, and what parents can do to work effectively with school personnel. This workshop will provide specific tools for parents to help increase the academic performance of their children – in and outside the classroom. Dr. Gabriel Lofton, WPS Director of Academic Excellence and Equity
SessionsCalmI Your & Chaos! II How to be More Efficient
What Do I Do Now? Parenting in a Challenging Teenage World
Join Michael Borowiak in engaged discussion about the challenges of parenting when teenagers are faced with the temptations of drinking, drugs and compulsive gambling. Michael will share practical strategies for addressing these challenges. Michael Borowiak, MSW, LICSW, Phoenix Process Consultants
Parenting Children’s Technology Use
This presentation will assist parents in understanding their kids’ use of technology and provide an understanding on 21st Century communication styles. The information will help parents develop rules and guidelines for their children’s online and cell phone use. Joseph Noble, MA, Licensed Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, & Mathew Meyers, MA, Phoenix Process Consultants
Parents, Kids and Money
Have you ever wondered at what age you should be teaching your child about money? Helping you children develop good personal finance skills cannot begin too early. This session will focus on tips and tools that parents can use to help mentor and nurture their children in developing good financial habits. Candy Lee, Wayzata High School Business Teacher & BPA Co-Advisor
Parenting Styles: Four Dogs to a Deeper Understanding
Discover your parenting style in terms of four dog breeds: are you the kindly golden retriever, micro-managing border collie, commanding german shepherd, or the laissez faire afghan? You will soon discover the strengths and vulnerabilities of each and how marital discord emerges from their differences. We will examine the effects of stress on each style, and most importantly develop three strategies for each style that will lead to increased family harmony. Paul Buckley, LMFT, My Strong Family
Stop the Merry-Go-Round! Balancing Family Life in a Hectic World
Time is the new commodity and we just don’t have enough of it! Join other parents as we search for ways to bring balance to our family life. Rediscover how to Talk, Listen and Connect. Through humor and real life stories, you will leave this workshop with creative ideas you can use tonight! Barbara Z. Carlson, Putting Family First – Cofounder and President
Running on Empty
Many people think that an eating disorder is all about food or that they know what someone with an eating disorder “looks like”. Such assumed beliefs, however, often mask the potentially life-threatening impact of an eating disorder on someone’s health. This presentation will help you to understand your role in eating disorder prevention. Nicki Zeidner, Med, RD, LD, Park Nicollet Melrose Institute
and Run Your Household More Smoothly
No matter how busy you are, there are some areas of your life that don’t stop: demands on your schedule, incoming mail, children’s papers, laundry, meal planning and so on. With simple systems in place, you can have more time, more productivity and less stress! Andrea Hayft, Household Management Specialist
Healthy Kids, Healthy Food, Healthy Families!
In our fast-paced lifestyles, finding time for family meals is more important than ever! It takes time to plan meals, shop and find healthy and interesting foods that everyone will eat! In this workshop, you will learn more about how to introduce new foods and setting the stage for family meal success. If you have a picky eater, don’t despair! You will sample foods and receive recipes for meals and snacks that include “stealth” nutrition. Join us in the Family Consumer Science room for recipes, taste testing and tricks of the trade! Mary Anderson, Director of WPS Culinary Express & Kristin Tollison, Mother of a Picky Eater
Parent Involvement and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SW-PBIS)
The Wayzata school district is using SW-PBIS as a model of behavioral support in some of their schools. This workshop will discuss the concepts of the SW-PBIS model and the role parents and family members can take in implementing positive behavior interventions at home. Special focus will be on children with disabilities. Curtis Slater, Associate Principal, East Middle School
Sandwich Parenting
No...this isn’t about peanut butter and jelly. The term sandwich parenting refers to those of us who find ourselves taking on the role of parenting our aging parents, while we may still be parenting our own children. What is the recipe for successfully managing this role reversal? Learn how can you make the most of the opportunity and survive the parenting tug-of-war. Lindy Purdy, Minister of Pastoral Care, Wayzata Community Church
Be the One….Finding Your Fatherhood Focus
In this workshop, author Chris Berg will encourage fathers to “be the one” in their children’s lives. Through his five fatherhood principles he will give practical ideas on how to present and connect with your children. At the heart of his message Chris believes that fathers need to commit to simply “be there.” Fathers will walk away from this session with a clear understanding of how to implement Chris’s Plan-Teach-Lead-Connect-Verbalize system for becoming a FOCUSed Father. Chris Berg, Author and Parent
Marketplace Participants
The following organizations from our community will share information about their programs and resources during our Marketplace sessions:
• Abrakadoodle • Behavior Health Services at the University of Minnesota Medical Center • Caring for Kids Initiative • Children’s Dental Services • Family Child Development Center • FOCUSed Father • Headway Emotional Health Services • Hennepin County Library – Wayzata and Plymouth • Huntington Learning Center • Inside Out Life Development • LDA Minnesota • League of Women Voters Plymouth/
Wayzata Chapter • Mathnasium • Minnesota Psychological Resources • Minnetonka Center for the Arts • MN Fathers & Families Network • Park Nicollet Melrose Institute • Plymouth Fire Department • Plymouth Park & Recreation • Putting Family First • Que’ Tal Language Program • Relate Counseling Center • St. David’s Child Development & Family Services • Sylvan Learning Center
• TreeHouse • Virtuosos Music Academy • Wayzata Communities in Collaboration Council • Wayzata Community Education Community and Adult Programs • Wayzata Community Education Family Learning Center • Wayzata Partners in Prevention • Wayzata Special Education Advisory Council • West Suburban Teen Clinic • WISHES Youth Enrichment – Community Education